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GeForce Now rolls out Fortnite with touch controls to everyone on Android and iOS
Playing Fortnite on mobile phones is about to get a lot better, as Nvidia GeForce Now is rolling out support for the full hit game with touch controls on both Android and iOS.
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Lawnchair 12.1 is now available in Alpha and includes a number of improvements alongside the new At a Glance widget found in Android 12.
Expand Expanding CloseMagic Eraser ad highlights ‘distraction removal’ from your photos on Pixel 6 series
Magic Eraser is a neat tool that comes bundled with each Pixel 6 and gives you the ability to remove unwanted photo bombers or artifacts from your photos. Now the latest Google ad for the Pixel 6 series is highlighting the power of the impressive Magic Eraser feature in everyday circumstances.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Doodle honors Stacey Park Milbern, champion of disability justice movement
Today’s Google Doodle honors Stacey Park Milbern, a champion of the disability justice movement, as part of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Expand Expanding CloseRedesigned Google TV app with Highlights news feed rolling out
As announced in March, Google TV is rolling out a redesign that adds a “Highlights” news feed and reorganizes other parts of the Android app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos can now directly delete within albums, gets new date overlay
Google Photos recently rolled out a pair of tweaks on Android and iOS that make it easier to delete media in albums, and there’s a new date/location indicator when browsing.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: Small Android phones are dead – Get a Pixel 5 while you still can
Small Android phones are dead. As sad as it is to say, it’s extremely unlikely that a flagship Android phone will come out in the foreseeable future. Let’s go over why.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle now accepting Android 13 Beta 2 and 12 QPR3 Beta 3 feedback
Google is now taking feedback for Android 13 Beta 2 a week after its launch at I/O 2022. At the same time, the Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 survey is also available.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s first new tablet update lets Google Lens work in landscape orientation
A week ago at I/O 2022, Google said it would optimize over 20 of its Android apps for large-screen devices. The first tablet update is now here, and that distinction goes to Google Lens.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid app deals of the day: Klocki, ProShot, Swiftly Switch Pro, Travel Tracker Pro, and more
Today’s Android game and app deals have now been organized for you down below. Just be sure to check out this morning’s rare one-day price drop on Google Pixel 5 handsets with a new all-time low price at $450 and Samsung’s latest Galaxy A53 5G. Today’s app collection is headlined by titles such as GPS Speed Pro, Swiftly switch – Pro, Klocki, Star Chindy: Space Roguelike, ProShot, Travel Tracker Pro, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android app deals courtesy of Google Play.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube will show a video’s most replayed parts and is testing faster seeking
YouTube is announcing a handful of updates today to its video player from a “Most replayed” graph to testing ways to quickly jump to sections you’d be more interested in.
Expand Expanding CloseSony LinkBuds S launch w/ same package as Pixel Buds Pro; ANC, Assistant, $199
Google announced its Pixel Buds Pro recently, but they’re still a few weeks out. If you’re in need of the Assistant integration, smart features, and active noise cancellation today, Sony LinkBuds S might be exactly what you need.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia will get Ubisoft’s free-to-play Roller Champions at a ‘later date’
As confirmed last week, Ubisoft is bringing its new game Roller Champions to Stadia. Today, the publisher officially announced everything about the upcoming free-to-play game, as well as announcing that it won’t launch day-and-date on Stadia.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands Stadia’s cloud GPU tech beyond gaming with ‘Immersive Stream for XR’
Amidst I/O 2022, Google Cloud announced Immersive Stream for XR last week to use the cloud-based GPUs behind Stadia for interactive 3D and augmented reality demo experiences.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle effectively blocks Total Commander file manager from sideloading APK files on Android
The Google Play Store has apparently blocked the relatively popular file manager, Total Commander, from sideloading APK files by threat of removal from the app from the store.
Expand Expanding CloseEcobee’s latest Nest Thermostat competitor has a built-in air quality monitor and radar
Ecobee this week revealed a new batch of smart thermostats which, as usual, include support for Google Assistant among other things. Also new in this year’s Ecobee thermostat lineup is the addition of a built-in air quality monitor and a new radar sensor, just like Google’s thermostat.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google Pixel 5 sees 1-day discount at $249 off, Samsung 512GB microSD card $60, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a 1-day Google Pixel 5 discount at $249 off. That’s alongside Samsung’s EVO Select 512GB microSD card at $60 and JBL’s Xtreme 3 Waterproof Speaker at $260. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Cities: Skylines] Google adds five Stadia Pro games for May 2022
In a slightly protracted rollout, Google today revealed the first three games that will be available to Stadia Pro subscribers for May 2022. More titles will be announced in the coming days.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 series helps Google to reach UK sales top 5 for first time in Q1 2022 w/ 3.3% market share
The recent Pixel 6 and 6 Pro sales success has helped Google break into the UK smartphones sales top five for the first time in Q1 2022.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia 4.16 for Android preps 1440p streaming, in-app help, and more
Stadia 4.16 is rolling out now via the Google Play Store and includes preparations for likely 1440p streaming, in-app help improvements, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon finally brings USB-C to its most affordable Android tablet, the $60 Fire 7
Amazon just revealed a new refresh of its super-affordable Android tablet, the Fire 7 (2022). And after years of using an outdated standard, Amazon is finally bringing USB-C to the Fire 7.
Expand Expanding CloseAcer launching premium Chromebook Spin 714 w/ stowable stylus, affordable Tab 510
The next two devices from Acer show the diversity of Chrome OS, with the ultra premium Chromebook Spin 714 and the affordable Chromebook Tab 510.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat do you think was the best product announced at I/O 2022? [Poll]
A week ago at Google I/O 2022, we saw some interesting new launch announcements including a brand new wave of products — some of which we won’t see fully until later this fall.
Expand Expanding CloseLineageOS 19 builds arrive for Samsung Galaxy S10 series, Essential Phone, plus more
LineageOS 19 based upon Android 12 may have only officially launched just a few weeks ago, but it is already expanding to more devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S10, Essential Phone, Poco F2 Pro, Poco F3, plus many more.
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